US20060081659A1 - Aerosol nozzle - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
- B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
- B65D83/28—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor
- B65D83/30—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of spray, e.g. funnels, hoods
- B65D83/303—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of spray, e.g. funnels, hoods using extension tubes located in or at the outlet duct of the nozzle assembly
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Description
- 1. Field of The Invention
- The present invention relates to the field of aerosol sprays, such as are used in lubricant oils, air fresheners, hair sprays, paints, foam cleaners, and compressed air.
- 2. Background Information
- Aerosols are an integral part of our everyday lives and are a useful way to deliver paint, insecticide, lubricant oil, air freshener, hair products, foam cleansers, perfumes, or compressed air. Aerosols typically work by delivering a liquefied propellant or a compressed gas in the form of a spray. These sprays can be composed of small, medium, or large droplets, depending upon the function of the aerosol.
- The product to be delivered in the form of a spray typically travels up a “dip tube” into the “valve housing.” There is it propelled up and out through the “spray actuator” which fits onto the “valve stem” itself. A problem is commonly encountered in these systems when the product to be delivered in the form of a spray must be concentrated into a small area. This requires a nozzle to be attached to the spray actuator in order to control the stream of the spray. These nozzles are useful, indeed necessary, in certain types of aerosol applications, such as lubricant oils and compressed air, as used to clean computer keyboards and other electronics.
- When using an aerosol product that requires a concentrator nozzle, manufacturers typically attach a nozzle extension to the aerosol dispenser for use by the consumer. The consumer detaches the nozzle extension and attaches it to the spray actuator of the aerosol dispenser. This works fine until time to store the aerosol product. At that time the nozzle extension is removed, or falls off, and is then very difficult, if not impossible, to find the next time the product is needed. Some consumers attempt to solve the problem by rubber-banding or taping the nozzle extension to the can itself. There is a simpler solution, and the present invention discloses it: produce a non-detachable nozzle that is an integral extension of the spray actuator.
- In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient, easy way to concentrate an aerosol spray.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an aerosol nozzle extension that does not detach from the aerosol spray apparatus and become lost when not in use.
- In satisfaction of these and other related objectives, Applicant's present invention permits practitioners to create an integral nozzle extension that will remain attached to an aerosol dispenser and therefore be more convenient for the consumer.
- Applicant's approach to the problem described above is certainly simple, but it is equally unobvious. Applicant's integral nozzle extension permits, for the first time, the assurance that the consumer will have access to a nozzle's spray-concentrating abilities when using an aerosol spray product.
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FIG. 1 is a side view of the improved aerosol dispenser of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of another embodiment of the improved aerosol dispenser of the present invention. - With reference to
FIG. 1 , the improved aerosol dispenser of the present invention is identified generally by thereference number 10. - Improved
aerosol dispenser 10 includes an aerosol container, not shown in the figures; an aerosol valve, not shown in the figures; andspray actuator 12, which fits over the aerosol spray valve in a manner common in the field to activate the aerosol valve and cause the propellant and product within the aerosol container to be delivered in aerosol form. - In
FIG. 1 ,proximal end 14 of elongate nozzle conduit 16 is integral withspray actuator 12, being attached by glue, or similar means common in the field. Conduit 16 is tubular and oriented to have a continuous passage through which is designed to permit the flow of the compressed materials held within the aerosol container. In the preferred embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , corrugated, flexible segment 20 is medial ofproximal end 14 anddistal end 18 of conduit 16. In this embodiment, conduit 16 can be bent at segment 20, to allow easier storage of the aerosol dispenser without detaching conduit 16. This solves the problem of misplacing conduit 16 between uses of the aerosol dispenser. - In
FIG. 2 is shown a different attachment means consisting ofproximal end 14 of conduit 16 comprising a projecting lobe member 22 which is configured to reversibly interlock with lobe-receiving recess 24 in the aerosol actuation means, in this embodiment by means of two lobe receiving members 26 and 28 which fit around lobe member 22 and which fit into lobe-receiving recess 24. As in the other embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , this solves the problem of misplacing conduit 16 between uses of the aerosol dispenser and yet would allow conduit 16 to be removed for cleaning when necessary. Of course, although not shown inFIG. 2 , conduit 16 in this embodiment could also include a corrugated, flexible segment 20 as shown inFIG. 1 . - Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limited sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the inventions will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. It is, therefore, contemplated that the appended claims will cover such modifications that fall within the scope of the invention.
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EP05812223.5A EP1881941A4 (en) | 2004-10-15 | 2005-10-17 | Improved aerosol valve |
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US20090272146A1 (en) * | 2008-05-02 | 2009-11-05 | Talyn Kazazian | Jewelry Fragrance Dispenser |
US20140216495A1 (en) * | 2013-02-07 | 2014-08-07 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Method of Treating Hair with Foam |
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US3472457A (en) * | 1968-01-29 | 1969-10-14 | Valve Corp Of America | Aerosol tip and insert assembly |
US4305528A (en) * | 1980-02-06 | 1981-12-15 | Craig Clark E | Cap and tube assembly for a dispensing device |
US5890631A (en) * | 1997-01-30 | 1999-04-06 | Spurlock; Reginald F. | Aerosol cap with dispensing tube support system |
US6783037B1 (en) * | 2003-04-10 | 2004-08-31 | John E. Bonham | Locking aerosol spray tube |
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US3472457A (en) * | 1968-01-29 | 1969-10-14 | Valve Corp Of America | Aerosol tip and insert assembly |
US4305528A (en) * | 1980-02-06 | 1981-12-15 | Craig Clark E | Cap and tube assembly for a dispensing device |
US5890631A (en) * | 1997-01-30 | 1999-04-06 | Spurlock; Reginald F. | Aerosol cap with dispensing tube support system |
US6783037B1 (en) * | 2003-04-10 | 2004-08-31 | John E. Bonham | Locking aerosol spray tube |
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US20090272146A1 (en) * | 2008-05-02 | 2009-11-05 | Talyn Kazazian | Jewelry Fragrance Dispenser |
US8082754B2 (en) * | 2008-05-02 | 2011-12-27 | Talyn Kazazian | Jewelry fragrance dispenser |
US20140216495A1 (en) * | 2013-02-07 | 2014-08-07 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Method of Treating Hair with Foam |
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